Monterey County Animal Services is hosting a Vaccination Clinic Extravaganza, Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its facility at 160 Hitchcock Road in Salinas.

This event is a great opportunity to take steps to keep your pet healthy and safe.

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Rabies, DA2PP, and FVRCP vaccinations will be $10.00 each. All dogs and cats over the age of four months are required by law to be currently vaccinated against the rabies virus.

A generous donation from Animal Welfare Assistance Group has made it possible to offer FREE microchips to the first 200 animals vaccinated for rabies or having proof of rabies vaccination. Microchips will also be offered for $10 each. A bargain for your pet’s safety and your peace of mind.

“Microchips are very important in reuniting lost pets with their owners. Unlike collars, which can fall off, microchips are inserted under the skin and may remain active for the life of the pet” said Mike Richards, Monterey County Shelter Director. “Animals that are microchipped are more likely to be returned to their owners A study at animal shelters showed that dogs without microchips were returned to their owners 22% of the time, microchipped dogs were returned to their owners 52% of the time. Cats without microchips were reunited with their owners only 2% of the time, microchipped cats went back home 39% of the time. All local animal shelters and most veterinarians can scan stray animals for microchips.”

Monterey County and the City of Salinas Animal Services Staff will be on site to license dog and will waive licensing late fees. Dogs are required to be licensed within the County or City in which they reside.

Joining Monterey County Animal Services in this extravaganza will be SPCA for Monterey County, Animal Friends Rescue Project, Pawsitively Training, and Animal Welfare Assistance Group.